Planning appeal decision
261 Monton Road, Eccles, Salford, M30 9LF
Planning appeal 3315285 at 261 Monton Road, Eccles, Salford, M30 9LF (Salford City Council) was dismissed on 19 July 2023 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with regard to noise and disturbance.
a seating area to the rear of the bar
- Authority
- Salford City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
- Inspector
- Clowes M
- Postcode
- M30 9LF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The close proximity of neighbouring dwellings on Alfred Street with direct line of sight to the proposed outdoor seating area, combined with the cumulative effect of various noise sources and the limitations of the proposed acoustic mitigation, would result in unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring residents during evenings and weekends when they could reasonably expect peaceful enjoyment of their properties.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D5Policy EM7Policy PH1Policy TC4(1)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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